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I'm looking to shop for a specific Tikkurila colour

The best place to start is our online colour directory, which showcases all of the Tikkurila colours available to shop online:. Select the filters and either type the colour into the Search Box or browse through Colour Families (e.g. Pink) if you are

I can’t find the colour I want online

We have the full collection of available Tikkurila colours listed in our directory. If you are looking for a RAL, BS or NCS colour, or are looking to colour match, simply enter your chosen colour into the free text box on the product page when orderi

How does your colour matching service work?

If you’ve found a colour you love outwith our Tikkurila collection, we offer state-of-the-art colour-matching technology. We can match to almost any other big brand paint, as well as industry collections such as RAL, BS, and NCS  - across the majorit

I am looking for colour cards

You can purchase our complementary Colour Cards and Colour Chips online via the link below. https://www.tikkurila.co.uk/products/colour-cards-and-charts. We also have larger fan decks available showcasing the full collection, which can be purchased f

Colour recommendations

We would recommend starting by browsing our online collections, which are broken down into "families" for you here:. https://www.tikkurila.co.uk/colours. We also have a variety of Colour Trends pages online to get inspiration for how to style your sp

Can You Provide a RAL Code For Tikkurila Colours?

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide either a RAL or BS reference, as we are unable to match our own colour range. Our products are however available in the full British Standard, NCS and RAL ranges.

Can You Tint My Paint Using A Hexadecimal Colour Formula (A Hex Code)?

No, Hexadecimal colour formulas are used for graphic design and web design. However, if you know the Hex code, you can contact our customer service team at [email protected] and ask them for the closest match. We always recommend purchasing a sa

Viewing Colours On The Tikkurila UK Website?

Depending on the device used and screen resolution, the paint colours depicted on the website can appear slightly different to the paint when applied to a surface. We do advise that the online colour charts should be used as a guide only and recommen

How Is Colour Matching Done?

Paint colour is created through a combination of colourants and bases that can literally reproduce millions of colours. At Tikkurila UK, your colour sample is measured using a spectrophotometer that can read any colour the human eye can see. The meas

How Accurate Is The Colour On The Chip And Colour Cards To The Paint Colour I Will Receive?

Tikkurila employs a unique colour card manufacturing technology. Colours cards and colour chips are produced using Tikkurila colour card paint, and they feature the same tinting formula and colourants that are used to tint Tikkurila interior wall pai

Why Do The Online Representations Look Different To The Colour Card/Actual Product?

The appearance of a colour online may differ depending on screen settings, such as brightness and resolution. We always recommend ordering a colour card and sample pot before choosing a colour, as you cannot get an entirely true representation of a c

Can You Tint My Paint Using An RGB Colour Formula?

No, the main purpose of the RGB colour model is for the sensing, representation, and display of images in electronic systems, such as televisions and computers. However, if you know the RGB code, you can contact our customer service team at enquiries

Can You Tint My Paint Using A Pantone Reference?

The Pantone system has been widely adopted by graphic designers and reproduction and printing houses. While we can match the majority of the range, matching some colours may be easier than it would be for others. This is for several reasons: when con

Can I Still Order Colours That Are Not On The Colour Card?

At Tikkurila UK, we never discontinue a colour, however, we will remove colours from the current colour card to make way for new shades. We keep all these colours archived. You can order archive colours by calling our Customer Services team on 0131 3

Can I Purchase Sample Pots In Any Finish?

You can buy sample pots (usually available in 0.45l tins) in most of the Tikkurila finishes. They are available in a wide range of interior and exterior paints, lacquers, and wood stains. Click here to see the full range available. We also offer 180m

What Colour Ranges Are Your Paints Available In?

Tikkurila is widening it's colour collection all the time, from its own collections in addition to well-known collections such as RAL, NCS, and British Standard. Request a free of charge colour card, order a fan deck, or try Tikkurila Color Up! - our

Do You Colour Match?

If you can't find what you are looking for from our vast range of colours, our state-of-the-art colour matching technology can match an infinite amount of colours, all from a small sample. We can colour match in a range of interior and exterior paint

How Do I Order A Colour Match Online

Simply type your chosen colour into the free text box on the product page. Our team will be in touch if it is not a shade we have the capability of colour matching.